Frankfort Public Library District

Frankfort Public Library District "If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking." - from Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami

Mission Statement: The Frankfort Public Library District enriches the community through innovation, imagination and information, inspiring and empowering individuals to explore excellence. Vision: Frankfort Public Library District is a dynamic force. We are forward thinking, a model of respect for ideas, an environment of positive energy and third space for all.

Join our Community Partners Meet & Greet where you will learn about each groups' services through brief presentations, Q...
08/31/2026

Join our Community Partners Meet & Greet where you will learn about each groups' services through brief presentations, Q&A, and conversation. Participating organizations include:

◾ Frankfort Township: services including information on aging, food pantry, Will-Ride, and more.
◾ Cancer Support Center: wellness, nutrition, youth & family programs, and resources.
◾ Will County Center for Community Concerns Inc.: provides a variety of programs and services for low and moderate income individuals, utility & housing assistance, Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP), and more.
◾ Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet: provides a variety of programs for older adults and those with disabilities.
◾ JJC Herbert Trackman Planetarium: free educational, informative, and fun planetarium shows on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
◾ Frankfort Public Library District: learn about Museum Adventure Pass and Explore More Illinois attraction and event passes available through Frankfort Public Library District and participating libraries.

Registration is not required to attend, but if you would like a reminder for this event, please sign up. You can register online with the link below or call Adult Services at 815-534-6173.
https://frankfort.librarycalendar.com/event/community-partners-meet-greet-25861

♣️ In this month’s Shuffle Squad you will have the opportunity to play Pinochle or, if you’re up for the challenge, Phas...
08/29/2026

♣️ In this month’s Shuffle Squad you will have the opportunity to play Pinochle or, if you’re up for the challenge, Phase 10. Beginners are welcome. Sign up yourself or with a group of up to 4 players!

Register online with the link provided below or call Adult Services at 815-534-6173.
https://frankfort.librarycalendar.com/event/shuffle-squad-29576

Blurry vacation photos? Random people in the background? Come learn about photo editing tools and how they can enhance y...
08/28/2026

Blurry vacation photos? Random people in the background? Come learn about photo editing tools and how they can enhance your photos.

In this lecture we will provide:
◾An overview of what photo editing tools can do; and
◾Introduce easy-to-use photo editing apps.

Sign up online with the link below or call Adult Services at 815-534-6173 for registration assistance.
https://frankfort.librarycalendar.com/event/intro-photo-editing-tools-senior-planet-31871

"In a hole in the ground, there lived a hobbit."Celebrate Hobbit Day by making your own Hobbit Door! Teens can decorate ...
08/27/2026

"In a hole in the ground, there lived a hobbit."

Celebrate Hobbit Day by making your own Hobbit Door! Teens can decorate their own little door on Thursday, September 3 from 6-8PM.

Registration is required. Please register online, in person, or by phone at 815-534-6178.

https://frankfort.librarycalendar.com/event/hobbit-door-gr-6-12-31274

🛰💫 NASA is targeting Sunday, August 30th, 5:20a CT for the launch of its next flagship telescope, the Nancy Grace Roman ...
08/27/2026

🛰💫 NASA is targeting Sunday, August 30th, 5:20a CT for the launch of its next flagship telescope, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. Designed to address essential questions regarding dark energy, exoplanets, and infrared astrophysics, this mission marks a significant milestone in space exploration.

Please join NASA Solar System Ambassador James Joel Knapper for a presentation highlighting the details of the launch. He will discuss what makes the Roman telescope unique and how it compares to the Hubble and Webb Space Telescopes.

Sign up for this exciting talk by calling our Adult Services staff at 815-534-6173 or by registering online here: https://frankfort.librarycalendar.com/event/nasa-roman-telescope-sep-2026

Meanwhile, you can follow developments as they unfold:

NASA.gov/Live
Facebook.com/NASARoman
Facebook.com/NASAKennedy
x.com/NASARoman
Instagram.com/NASAUniverse

Frankfort Public Library District is proud to serve as an official NASA Roman Space Telescope Community Engagement Site.

Enjoy the company of other older adults and engage your brain with exercises that can help you stay mentally fit!In this...
08/27/2026

Enjoy the company of other older adults and engage your brain with exercises that can help you stay mentally fit!

In this program you will have the opportunity to participate in a mental workout through a series of exercises involving language, word play, puzzles, and memory, and have some laughs.

To register for this program, please use the link provided below to secure your spot. For help with registration, call Frankfort Library Adult Services at 815-534-6173.
https://frankfort.librarycalendar.com/event/staying-mentally-fit-31210

We have an exciting lineup of adult programs scheduled for September! With so many fantastic options available, there ar...
08/26/2026

We have an exciting lineup of adult programs scheduled for September! With so many fantastic options available, there are plenty of ways to get involved.

To learn more, feel free to visit us in person, give us a call at 815-534-6173, or check out our Events Calendar online at https://frankfort.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2026/09!

📖 We'd love to have you at one of our signature book groups for adults! Here are our title selections for September.Plea...
08/26/2026

📖 We'd love to have you at one of our signature book groups for adults! Here are our title selections for September.

Please call Adult Services staff at 815-534-6173 to save your spot for the discussion or sign up online: https://tinyurl.com/fpld-sep-2026-book-groups

Author beware, you're writing a scare!It's time for our annual Scary Story Writing Contest! From September 1 to October ...
08/24/2026

Author beware, you're writing a scare!

It's time for our annual Scary Story Writing Contest! From September 1 to October 16, K-12 students can submit their original stories to the Youth Department.

The winners and runners-up will have their stories read at the Scary Stories at the Library program on October 24.

Entry forms will be available at the Youth Desk and on our website. We will also accept digital entries sent to the Youth Services email address. Contest rules are listed on the entry forms, in the library calendar, and in the second image of this post.

Address

21119 Pfeiffer Road
Frankfort, IL
60423

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+18154692423

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